Recovery Support Specialist I
Newport, OR
Recovery Support Specialist I
Supports and monitors client activities and observes behavior in substance use treatment and behavioral health settings. Requires fast-paced environment experience, BLS within 90 days, and a pre-employment drug screen; food handler or ServSafe within 30 days.
- JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Provides support for and monitors client activities as well as observes behavior of clients residing in Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services and Behavioral Health.
- DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- Samaritan Treatment and Recovery Services provide a continuum of substance use services to adults and their families. Members of the Samaritan Treatment and Recovery team work in a multi-disciplinary approach, in both residential and outpatient settings providing evidenced, trauma informed treatment.
- EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Healthcare Provider BLS required within 90 days.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment required.
- If a graduate of STARS, must have a minimum of one (1) year from completion of the program to be eligible for hire.
- All job offers are contingent upon the candidate passing a pre-employment/post offer drug screen.
- Successful completion of Food Handler's course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Enrollment in a college level degree program and working towards gaining certification in a Human Services related field preferred.
- Experience in a health care setting preferred.
- If responsible for driving SHS vehicles, successful completion of Drivers Privileges for SHS Vehicles application process required.
- KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Knowledge of substance use disorders and recovery.
- Strong observational skills.
- PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)
Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)
Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)
Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)
CLIMB - STAIRS
WALK - INCLINE
CLIMB - LADDER
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20-40 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs
LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs
LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs
SQUAT Repetitive
ROTATE TRUNK Sitting
ROTATE TRUNK Standing
PUSH (40-60 pounds force)
PULL (0-20 pounds force)
PULL (40-60 pounds force)
SIT
LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs
CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds
SQUAT Static (hold > 30 sec)
BEND FORWARD at waist
MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists
REACH - Forward
REACH - Upward
GRASP Hand/Fist
FINGER DEXTERITY
PINCH Fingers
PUSH (0-20 pounds force)
STAND
WALK - LEVEL SURFACE
None specified